Additive Manufacturing Apparatus TRIZ Cases

Additive mold fabrication enables iterative refinement and isotropic polymer structures, resolving high mold refinement costs.

A processor generates 3-D resist profiles to create process variation band data.

Surface-activated metal powder forms connection bridges at lower temperatures, reducing thermal stresses and preventing part collapse.

Segmented hoppers enable dynamic composition changes during printing, reducing unused material waste.

High-transmission hydrogel structures replicate 3D vascular textures to eliminate X-ray radiation exposure during surgical training.

Segmenting laser output into independent beams allows pre-heating and post-heating cycles that reduce internal stresses and enhance microstructure composition.

A plasma coating lance with an eccentric head channel reduces centrifugal forces by maintaining coaxial alignment of the rotating shaft.

Amorphous PEI and semi-crystalline PPS blend enables selective laser sintering of components with intrinsic flame protection.

Liquid functional agents selectively alloy with metallic build materials to customize physical properties at the voxel level.

A laser solidification apparatus integrates a spectrometer to detect characteristic radiation emitted by plasma formed during metal powder processing.

A hull-core strategy divides layers into outer and core regions to deposit liquid material with uniform thickness.

A chamber with nozzles sprays atomized fluid to dissolve and remove additive manufacturing supports.

Directed energy deposition creates hydrophobic channel walls that minimize fouling and pressure drop while maintaining heat transfer efficiency.

Breakable connections link additive manufactured products for easy manual detachment, reducing metal powder contamination and production time.

A Coanda surface flow device generates laminar gas suction to remove condensate from additive manufacturing build chambers.

A lignin-polyamide blend reduces melt viscosity through homogeneous dispersion.

A segmented inert gas flow device directs parallel partial streams through a process chamber to remove particulate contamination from additive manufacturing layers.

Heating the outer casing wall conducts thermal energy into circulating ink, reducing component count and energy consumption compared to in-line heaters.

Successive material deposition creates variable density press components that resolve the trade-off between complex geometry and manufacturability.

Merges the insert and cladding tube into one piece to eliminate assembly costs and prevent casing breathing under pressure.

Connecting flanges join adjustable mould parts, enabling reproducible accuracy while reducing production complexity.

Disposable additive tooling reduces material costs and lead times by replacing expensive single-purpose molds with reusable wax or plastic structures.

An iterative generator-predictor architecture adjusts precursor geometry to converge on design tolerances.

Additive manufacturing creates a mold from 3D scans to match stoma contours, reducing inflammation and odor.

A bipartite capper component with conductive and insulative portions prevents arcing damage between the lamp base and lampholder.

3D-printed seals replace soldering to eliminate human error and gas ingress in electric submersible pumps.

Hydrocolloid-based semisolid inks enable personalized dosing without toxic resins or high temperatures that degrade active ingredients.

Porous substrates with pre-formed voids enable curable resin penetration for durable mechanical interlocks, resolving dis-bonding issues in composite-to-non-composite joints.

A motorized mirror with partial reflectivity directs laser beams while a sensor detects transmitted light for alignment analysis.

A microfluidic sensing electrode device integrates pencil graphite electrodes into a 3D printed chamber for rapid analyte analysis.

A photochromatic composition for 3D printing uses a core-shell structure to enable reversible color changes upon UV exposure.

Selective laser sintering creates porous preforms from short-fibre composite powder for subsequent liquid resin infiltration.

Selective laser sintering asymmetric fibrous particles creates oriented networks that increase ductility and resistance to cracking in rigid polymer structures.

Electrochemical reduction of non-stoichiometric metal oxides yields near-net shape metal structures, resolving fabrication speed and cost bottlenecks.

Water-soluble cellulose derivatives dissolve support structures without toxic residues or hazardous chemicals.

Segmented chambers with adjustable fan modules reduce dust exposure while maintaining high productivity.

An impingement sleeve directs cooling fluid through non-round apertures and conduits to manage flow distribution.

Integrated channels in 3D printed concrete walls allow vertical reinforcement insertion without complex print head designs.

Jet-deposited binder fluid containing fine particulate matter fills interparticle voids in powder beds to increase density and surface finish.

A curable composition uses a polyalkylene glycol compound to improve light transmission and hardness depth in photopolymerization.

Streaming interactive 3D models enables users to rotate and decompose assemblies for accurate parts identification.

A 3D printing material system uses a transition metal catalyst and fluid binder to bond particulate material.

Reactive diluents adjust the viscosity of phthalonitrile oligomer inks to resolve the trade-off between high temperature resistance and rapid curing speed.

A nozzle dispenses a curing agent into a silicone bath to cross-link and harden the base material during additive manufacturing.

Twisting channel cross-sections increases shared perimeter length for conduction while reducing blockage risk in compact printed circuit designs.

Three-dimensional molding deposits liquid photopolymer to create a monolithic window frame, reducing assembly complexity while maintaining thermal insulation.

Composite filament with retroreflective additives disrupts scanner light reflection to prevent accurate copying of 3D printed objects.

Printing purge towers with part and support materials eliminates separate stations, increasing usable build volume.

A cleaning fixture with diamond sponges dislodges debris from an additive manufacturing recoater through frictional contact during rotation.

Nested dielectric layers with varying permittivity boost bandwidth over 50% while reducing manufacturing complexity and intrinsic losses.